Beach erosion and big swell forecast for South Australia prompts warnings to stay away from beaches
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Breaking waves in excess of 10 feet are forecast across SA s ocean coasts.
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Beach erosion and extremely hazardous boating conditions are expected across most of the South Australian coast this weekend, with a massive swell prompting the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) to warn people to stay away from affected cliffs and beaches.
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A swell of about 8 metres is expected to peak at Cape du Coedic on Sunday morning
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned against boating on late Saturday and throughout Sunday
Homes destroyed by Cherry Gardens bushfire as suspicions raised about cause
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JanJanuary 2021 at 1:35pm
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Two houses have been destroyed in the Cherry Gardens bushfire, which is now contained, as investigations continue into whether the blaze was deliberately lit.
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Multiple ignition points have been identified
More than 2,500 hectares have been blackened in the blaze
An emergency warning for the fire in the Adelaide Hills was earlier downgraded to watch and act status and the Country Fire Service (CFS) announced on Monday evening that the fire was contained.